AWS Backup
Does AWS Backup in BDRShield support application-aware processing for Microsoft applications?
Yes, BDRShield provides application-aware processing for Microsoft applications such as MS Exchange Server and MS SQL. This ensures that backups take place when the application writers are stable and guarantees transaction-consistent snapshots.
How can I schedule automatic backups for my AWS EC2 instances?
BDRShield allows you to schedule backups on a minute, hourly, daily, or weekly basis. You can experience near-continuous data protection by setting up automatic backup scheduling.
Can BDRShield perform agentless backups for AWS EC2 instances?
Yes, BDRShield leverages Amazon APIs to perform agentless backups and restores for AWS EC2 instances. This eliminates the need for installing agents on the target instances.
What happens if my backup schedule fails in BDRShield?
If a backup schedule is fails in BDRShield, the backup will be automatically rescheduled. Before every retry attempt, the backup waits for a intimated time and will reattempt backup until the successful backup. This ensures that backup data is always ...
How does BDRShield ensure the consistency of my data during backup?
BDRShield's application-aware processing ensures transaction consistency application during backup by coordinating with application-specific writers. It also supports features like log truncation to free up disk space and prevent log growth, as well ...
What is a pre and post script in AWS Backup?
Pre-Script A pre-script is a script that can be executed I/O actions before a backup or restore operation. It is used to perform custom actions, such as stopping or starting services, creating or deleting files, or sending notifications. Post-Script ...
Where are the target instances' snapshots stored?
All the target instances' snapshots (restore points) will be stored in the same account from which they are backed up. This ensures that you have complete control over your backup data and can access it easily when needed.
How does BDRShield back up AWS EC2 instances?
BDRShield for AWS performs backup and restores for AWS EC2 instances by launching a BDR Backup Server instance in your AWS Account using the CloudFormation template. This allows you to backup the instances running in the same account or in any other ...
Recent Articles
Error 105979 : Backup Failed Due to Duplicate VM UUID
KB ID 105979 Issue Encountering the Error "Backup Failed Due to Duplicate VM UUID" Cause This error occurs when two or more VMs on the same Proxmox host have the same UUID. The backup cannot uniquely identify these VMs, so the backup of the affected ...
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Exclusion Item Type Typical Location/Example Description / Notes BDRShield Installation Directory Folder C:\Program Files\Vembu\ Exclude the entire BDRShield installation directory.
Antivirus Exclusions for BDRShield
Antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), endpoint security, and firewall solutions can interfere with normal backup and recovery operations by scanning files, processes, and network communications ...
Customer Responsibilities for Successful Backup and Recovery
Purpose This document outlines the responsibilities of customers to help ensure successful backup and recovery operations using BDRShield. While BDRShield provides backup, recovery, monitoring, and cyber resilience capabilities, maintaining a healthy ...
Storage Requirements and Best Practices for NAS, SMB, NFS, and iSCSI Backup Repositories
This article outlines the storage requirements, sizing recommendations, and best practices for configuring NAS, SMB, NFS, and iSCSI backup repositories to ensure optimal backup performance, reliability, and data integrity. ⚠️ Important ...